Q:What happens at the Theory Test Centre?
A:You should arrive at the test centre in plenty of time. Once you have registered at reception you will go through to the test room. You may not take anything into the room with you; all personal items must be stored in the lockers provided.
Once you are in the test room you may not talk to or distract other candidates. The computer screen will display your name and the category of test you are taking.
If you have any problems during the theory test, you should raise your hand to attract the attention of the test invigilator.
Q:What do I need to take to the Theory Test Centre?
A:You must bring the following items with you. If you do not, we may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your fee.
- Both parts of your valid signed GB or NI (Northern Ireland) driving licence.
- If you have an old-style paper licence you must bring both your paper licence and a valid passport.
- Your appointment letter.
Please Note: If you misplace your licence, you must apply for a replacement from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which could take up to15 days. If this happens, you may have to re-arrange your test.
Q:Can I cancel or change my booking?
A:You can reschedule or cancel a test over the phone via the booking line or you can do it online. To cancel your theory test appointment, you:
- will need your GB or NI (Northern Ireland) provisional driving licence number; and
- You must give at least three clear working days' notice, before your test date, or you will lose your test fee.
You can only cancel bookings that are confirmed.
You may use the online 'cancel a test' option to cancel a booking, and get a refund of the test fee, if appropriate.
To change your theory test appointment, you:
- will need your driving licence number; and
- You must give at least three clear working days' notice, before your test date, or you will lose your test fee.
You can only change bookings that are confirmed. If you want to change your appointment, you can move a booking to an earlier or later date, if a slot is available. You will be able to search for a new test date or change the test centre at which you are taking your test.
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Q:What is the UK driving theory test?
A:The UK driving theory test was introduced in July 1996 as a written examination and updated to a computer based test in 2000. The test is conducted by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency). Everyone who wants to have a full UK licence has to clear the theory test first and then only will be able to appear for the practical driving test. The theory test consists of 2 parts. The first is the written part which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (selected randomly from a bank of over 1200 and 5 marks case study) about a wide range of 'driving topics', such as car or bike mechanics, the Highway Code and driving law. The second part is the hazard perception test forms a second section of the theory test and must be passed at the same time.
This part of the theory test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. You are required to watch these clips as if you were the driver. There will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on each clip. However, one clip will have 2 hazards. The hazard clips will not contain any sound. The clips feature various types of hazards, such as vehicles, pedestrians and road conditions. You should respond by pressing a mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing that may result in the driver having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction. The earlier the developing hazard is spotted, and a response made, the higher the score.
Candidates can score up to five marks on each hazard and the test contains 15 scoreable hazards. You click either the left or right mouse button whenever you think you can see a hazard developing. The speed at which you click the mouse button as a hazard develops will determine your score for that particular hazard clip. You can score between 0 and 5 on each hazard. The pass mark for this part of the theory test is 44 out of 75 (i.e. 15 hazards x 5) for car drivers and motorcycle riders. Those taking LGV or PCV (lorry or bus) tests must score at least 50 out of 75.
If you fail in any of the sections, you have to give the theory test again.
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